Inverter on CUT?

[metalbender]

Hopefully the OP has figured this out since 2013. Pretty old thread.

 

[Xfaxman]

Old threads still have good info, like DL Meisen's post today.

 

[k0ua]

Bottom line: Most CUTS have very little reserve capacity in the Alternator. Some are as small as 30 amps some 40 and a few of the larger ones about 50 amps. Better hope your battery is in great shape if you are planning on putting an inverter of much size on one. While 180 amp alternators are very common on cars and many light trucks have even larger ones, uh, tractors, no not so much. A 1200 watt inverter on a cut?,.. Not so hot of an idea. A nice generator on the 3pt with a PTO hookup, yeah that can provide some serious tool power. And them some.

 

[SPYDERLK]

Here is text of my posting in a previous (2006) thread regarding experience with inverters on tractors.

I have direct experience with running Remingtons 14" Limb and Trim on both Xantrex and Vector 1000W inverters. This has turned out to be a long term compatible combination. The saw is rated at 8.0A, 120VAC, which means it requires around 960W at load. The Xantrex has been mounted on our BX1500 hood for years and the Vector is on the Kub 2550 also long term. The invertors pull about 100A to run the saw so DC wiring must be good. This is more than the tractors alternators put out but with the engine running even on the little one you can do several continuous minutes of heavy cutting or 20-30min limbing before the inverter cuts out due to low supply voltage. I have had trouble with other inverters in these useage conditions. These are mechanically and electrically robust. Ive had no problem with the startup surge except when I had a poor DC connection. You can spot check those by running a 500W shoplite or other substantial load and measuring across each DC connection with a digital Voltmeter. This will allow you to compare the quality of each individual connection. You want very low voltage readings like 0.1V or less at this 60A load. If not, the higher loads inherent in startup will cause the inverter to kick out because it isnt getting high enuf supply voltage.
I love these things - lets my wife use a chainsaw. She cant pull enuf to start a gas.

I paid $70 for the Xantrex inverter at costco. I think battery powered tools get expensive more quickly than an inverter set up, and they limit you to less power and less run time. Its nice not to worry about a cord, but the tools weight with battery adds up.
Larry

 

[metalbender]

With the advances in battery tool technology, it's easier to purchase the tool required for the job at hand. Who in this day and age doesn't have a cordless drill? Before I bought a cordless chain saw, I gathered firewood with a corded electric Husky and a Honda 2000 inverter. The corded saw also worked well at the campsite as we have power. Added a same brand pole saw and grass trimmer to make those tasks easier. In days gone by there were systems that would utilize the vehicle alternator's ac power output to run heavy duty power tools, downside was the vehicle battery wasn't being charged when you used 110 volt power. IIR, there was also a mod that would use the alt for welding. Some old Lincoln models in the 70's had a windshield heating/defrost system that used 110 volt from alt while still maintaining 12 vdc charge. Big azz alt in that one.

azz alt in there.

 

[buickanddeere]

For any sort of sustained load at a remote location . You will be happier with this . Even has the capability to place the entire capacity of the generator on one 120V circuit or flip the switch and operate a 240V load .365-Watt Generator - Champion Power Equipment
Plus it is enough power to run lights , a sump pump, fridge and a microwave at the same time when the power fails at your residence .
A 2000watt inverter on the tractor is handy for intermittent loads .

 

[k0ua]

Mount this on a carryall frame up front so the PTO shaft will reach, and build up sides on the carryall. Now you have not only portable power galore, but a way to carry tools/appliances to the job site easily with your tractor and power them all day and as much current draw as you would ever want. (multiple tools at once even) and no engine to maintain, or worry about starting. Just hook it to the one device you know will start and run and run cheaply all day on diesel.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200308467_200308467

 

[WranglerX]

Mount this on a carryall frame up front so the PTO shaft will reach, and build up sides on the carryall. Now you have not only portable power galore, but a way to carry tools/appliances to the job site easily with your tractor and power them all day and as much current draw as you would ever want. (multiple tools at once even) and no engine to maintain, or worry about starting. Just hook it to the one device you know will start and run and run cheaply all day on diesel.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200308467_200308467

But you can buy stand alone generator for same $$$$ and it does not tie up tractor from snow removal or pulling wifes 2WD auto out of bog in driveway and such.....

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200664810_200664810

If you need it portable put it in FEL or on a platform/box on 3PH...

Dale

 

[k0ua]

But you can buy stand alone generator for same $$$$ and it does not tie up tractor from snow removal or pulling wifes 2WD auto out of bog in driveway and such.....

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200664810_200664810

If you need it portable put it in FEL or on a platform/box on 3PH...

Dale

Sure, any way you want to do it. Another option, and these are great generators are the little Honda's. Really portable and will run any tool you can think of.

Honda Generators: Portable Generator Power for Home, Work, and Play

 

[buickanddeere]

I did not mention the inverter generators as price could be an issue and noise is not .
I bought cheap an old used Yamaha 1000 inverter generator that is still operated a couple of weeks per year to power the cpap machines at hunt camp.
Retired Neighbour used to run it 24/7 at his trailer from spring until fall for over a decade . Very conservative amount of hours would be 7500 and closer to 12,000. Pretty much worn out and burns oil so 60wt Amsoil motorcycle is used . This allows two tanks of fuel can be used without the gender tripping off on low oil level.
Can not see the sense in purchasing a genset that can not carry at least 1600watts continuous .